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Cranberry Brie Bites

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Delicious mini pastry cups filled with melted Brie and tart cranberry sauce, topped with chopped walnuts and rosemary—perfect as a festive appetizer or cocktail party snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet (8 oz) refrigerated puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: zest of 1/2 orange for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10×10-inch square. Cut into 24 equal squares.
  3. Press each square into a mini muffin well, forming a cup.
  4. Place a small cube of Brie in the bottom of each pastry cup.
  5. Add about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce atop the Brie in each cup.
  6. Sprinkle chopped walnuts and rosemary over each bite.
  7. Brush the edges of pastry cups with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until pastry is puffed and lightly golden and cheese is melted.
  9. Let cool for 2–3 minutes in the pan, then gently remove and transfer to a serving platter.
  10. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and optional orange zest before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use reduced-sugar cranberry sauce if preferred to control sweetness.
  • Swap walnuts for pecans or sliced almonds for variation.
  • Make ahead: assemble bites and store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 hours before baking.
  • Go nut-free by skipping the nuts or using toasted pumpkin seeds.
  • For extra flavor, drizzle with honey or a balsamic reduction just before serving.

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